A new government is being created today at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Conditions here are cruel. It is hot, foul smelling, and there are flies everywhere. But none of that matters because we are making a document and government that will last for a long time. I do have misgivings about it, however. This new government will be based on a strong, central body. Maybe a little too strong. I fear that this central government will abuse its power just like he King that we got away from. Throughout the Convention I have been speaking as often as I can, more than almost anyone else. I advise the delegates here to weaken the power of the central government. Many delegates consider me an anti-federalist. My views severed my friendship with Washington, while James Madison agreed with me. To make this Constitution better I want a Bill of Rights to be added. If this addition is made then I will support it, despite my other complaints. Unfortunately, not enough of the other delegates agree with me. In the end I have decided that I will not sign the new Constitution. This new government is doomed to become a monarchy or it will become too corrupt to function.